Taxes.  Ugh, well, if you have to pay them, at least get a deal on the software and/or filing, right? H&R Block 2012 allows you to complete your federal tax return using their online product for free. State returns are an additional fee.

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Obviously, the more complicated your return (life) is, the more likely it is you’ll be using the Deluxe packages of both these products.  Both H&R Block and TurboTax have been around for years and do a fine job for very little money, compared to walk-in tax preparation stores.  It’s a personal decision with which one you feel more comfortable (templates, etc.) – I don’t think you can go wrong with either, frankly.